Individuals, organisations, associations, and institutions based in Norway can apply for activity grants. Applications from municipalities or government bodies are generally not eligible.
Grants are primarily awarded for activities that aim to disseminate and develop the countries’ cultural life. The fund prioritises cultural exchange in the areas of architecture, visual arts, design, film and photography, music, performing arts, art journalism, and literature.
Based on the above objectives, priority will be given to activities that
-develop current co-operation and identify new areas/networks/target groups for exchange between the two countries in the future
-are carried out/disseminated in places in Norway/Finland where knowledge of/contact with the countries is relatively limited
-has the potential for long-term effects
-increases interest in Finland in Norway and vice versa in the public debate
The purpose of the Foundation’s support is to promote bilateral added value, i.e. the added value of an activity through a Norwegian-Finnish dimension, compared to if it only has a national content/participation. An activity can have bilateral added value for an audience in Norway and Finland as well as in a third country or in Nordic/international context.
The Foundation will not consider applications for the implementation of or participation in activities that are primarily Nordic or European and do not have a clear Norwegian-Finnish profile.
What can you not apply for?
As mentioned in the introduction, the activity must have a clear bilateral purpose. If this is not the case, the application will be rejected. Funding will not be provided for activities that have already begun/been carried out before the foundation has made its decision.
As a general rule, the Foundation does not provide support for
-technical equipment, material costs, repairs, construction, memorials or similar
-administrative costs/salary costs that are not directly related to the realisation of the project
-studies at primary/secondary/university level for which a general study grant is awarded
-exchange programmes, internships and student exchanges
-sports events
How much can you apply for?
An amount of between NOK 10Â 000 – 30 000 is usually granted. The foundation is primarily a co-financier of an activity.
Application guidelines
NB: Applicants based in Finland must apply to The Finnish-Norwegian Cultural Foundation.